1. A general understanding of hazardous substances and the risks associated with them in an incident. The ability to recognize the presence of hazardous substances in an emergency. The ability to identify the hazardous substances, if possible. Know the classification, identification and verification of known and unknown materials by using field survey instruments and equipment.

2. An understanding of the potential outcomes associated with an emergency created when hazardous substances are present. Understand the basic hazard and risk assessment techniques. Understand basic chemical and toxicological terminology and behavior.

3. An understanding of the role of the first responder awareness individual in the employer's emergency response plan including site security and control and the US Department of Transportation's Emergency Response Guidebook.

4. The ability to realize the need for additional resources and to make appropriate notifications to the communication center.

5. An understanding of basic hazardous materials terms.

6. Know how to perform advance control, containment and / or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment available with their unit. Know how to select and use the proper specialized chemical personal protective equipment provided to the hazardous materials technician.

7. Know how to implement decontamination procedures. Have an understanding of the relevant standard operating procedures and termination procedures. Be able to function within an assigned role in the Incident Command System.

8. Know how to implement the employer's emergency response plan. Upon successful completion of daily exams and a final exam, students will receive a certificate of completion.